Mindset of Champions 6: Coaching Philosophies
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Next up in our Mindset of Champions series, we look closely at the coaching philosophies of those who have taken teams to great success.

In this piece we hear from a variety of coaches including Sir Graham Henry, Wayne Smith, Warren Gatland and Joe Schmidt on how they coach and develop teams, focus on the fundamentals and how they empower player ownership.

These insights are key for any coach who wants to continue developing themselves and their squads.

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